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Question:
large percentage of the jail and prison population has been diagnosed with a mental illness. Based on readings what are some (at least three) factors that can be used to explain this high rate of incarceration of people with mental illness. How accurate are these factors in explaining mental illness in jails and prisons? Based on the factors discussed, what policy changes should be made, if any, to address mental illness in the criminal justice system?